Author: Marco González

Editor: Randall Roland

Development happens regularly on EOS. Not every release is a big, celebratory event as on other blockchains. Such was the case when the EOS Network Foundation released Antelope Leap v4.0.0 on April 25.

The foundation released v4.0.0 while preparing for Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas. Expect a kickoff party for EOS EVM. Launched less than two weeks ago, EOS EVM already demonstrates new standards of speed and function. EOS also boasts long-standing uptime without being hacked. Expecting higher standards for security would also follow.

To illustrate just what kind of impact the new, ENF-led EOS is making, Charles Holtzkampf of Sentnl said at a recent Fireside Chat meeting:

Being first is admirable, especially in the blockchain industry. However, being the first to record error-free development is something special.

The New EOS is a special kind of blockchain. A message that ENF representatives diligently work to convey. Consensus 2023 is the icing on the cake of many months of events and in-person engagements. ENF representatives actively partake in boots-on-the-ground events throughout the world.

The New EOS extends beyond the ENF. Many factors, organizations, and individuals factor in. Below are just a few:

Read an introduction about each and how they work together to uplift the EOS Network in the following section.

The foundation knows how to throw a party- as evidenced by the recent Hong Kong flurry of events. All while launching EOS EVM and announcing a new $60M+ investment partnership.

The ENF, or at least its CEO, won't hesitate to divert a flight plan. That was the case when the City of Busan presented the opportunity to tap $100M in support of a local blockchain project. But the big news right now is the release of Leap v4.0.0.

Leap v4.0.0 is of particular interest to node operators. There was no recommendation for new hardware. Though, upgrading to v4.0.0 drew comparisons to operators running different types of hardware. While a consensus upgrade is not required, the ENF suggests that:

“Node operators should ensure that they upgrade… to ensure compatibility with other …network infrastructure.”

Node operators can also expect “greater control over how logs are managed”. Operators can now specify the number of “split log files to retain”. FYI, nodeos can now automate or move older logs.

Asking the developer community about the essentialness of upgrading drew Kevin Heifner’s response:

The ENF welcomes feedback from the community regarding observations made about differences in “block latency and API node capability”.

Visit the ENF’s blog to learn more about the advantages of upgrading infrastructure to Antelope Leap v4.0.0. Topics include:

Pomelo, EOS Network Ventures, EOS Support, and community-run funding all support the ENF’s efforts to provide accountable funding on EOS.

Pomelo launched soon after the ENF was formed. Eden on EOS, a community-run funding effort, was among the last actions inspired by EOS founder Dan Larimer. EOS Support found funding both as a genesis project on Pomelo and through Eden. EOS Network Ventures’ funding of $100M dwarfs other projects mentioned here. Of this, $20M is already allocated for building GameFi on EOS.

Both Pomelo and EOS Support harbor long-term visions for building the EOS community. Each season, Pomelo offers new features and NFTs. Don’t discount NFTs in community building. Pomelo hasn’t. It connected EOS to the Bitcoin blockchain via Astronaut Ordinals.

EOS Support strategically aligns communities in the form of DAOs. EOS Support is not a DAO, but its effort to onboard, inform, and aid development are well-known. EOS Respect has provided fresh opportunities for new projects and much-needed accountability. Early successes in accountability gave rise to EOS Audit. Recognizing the need to support influencers gave rise to EOS Synergy.

Eden on EOS still exists today, albeit in a sort of transition. Other implementations of the EdenOS software have already been adopted (or forked) by EOS Respect, the Eden.fractal, and Fractal de la Lengua Hispana (a Fractal in Spanish).

EVMxIdeathon and encouraging community feedback are other ways that support independent projects.

All efforts are coming together just as EOS EVM finds its footing. Talking about a knack for expansion, the new EOS Network substantially raises the standard for high-quality, performant blockchain technology.

A lot happens at Consensus 2023. Antelope Leap v4.0.0 was released just the day before, and EOS EVM is merely days old. New partnerships seem to be the norm when the ENF travels. Also, keep an ear out for Leap 5.0 news. A consensus upgrade (hard fork) is tentatively scheduled for Autumn 2023. Maybe even as early as September.